CCC - the center for creative communications -

■When: 2009 September 18 (fri.) – November 21 (sat.)
■Time: 10:00–20.30 (closed on Sundays & holidays)
■Admission is free.
■Where: the center for creative communications; Shizuoka, Japan
■Organizer: the center for creative communications (CCC)

the center of creative communication (CCC) is proud to present the exhibition “Manga Boy Dovai” from 2009 September 18 (Fri.) thru November 21 (Sat.). With guest curator Shiriagari Kotobuki at the helm, he and his fellow manga artists – Tanaka Katsuki, Amahisa Masakazu, Kawai Katsuo, Nakao Kenichiro – will collaborate to create a work that tests new forms of expression.

Never before have leading contemporary manga artists stepped out of the manga world to work together in creating a single exhibit. With CCC’s location being a former elementary school, the five manga artists will create a world of an imaginary boy named Dovai who dreams of being a manga artist. Through installations, objects and fictional materials, the exhibit “Manga Boy Dovai” will be centered around this main character and look back onto his younger years including school, private life and even psyche. Through the eyes of manga artists, life will be shown with all its laughter, fear, dreams and reality.

These manga artists will create a world full of wonder and mystery which people will be drawn into. These artists are “Manga Boy Dovai” and from this created experience of Dovai’s school life bring to the viewer a deep message. Their stories created here in this exhibit will form a manga story in the hearts of all who visit.

“Manga that are only funny are no longer needed!” – Shiriagari Kotobuki
Come and experience these manga artists’ message in this imagination-filled surreal world of “Manga Boy Dovai”.

Exhibit-related Event 1
Creative Talk Show “Why Dovai?”

■When: 2009 September 18 (fri.) 18:30–20:00
■Where: the center for creative communications; Shizuoka, Japan
■Presenters: Shiriagari Kotobuki, Tanaka Katsuki, Amahisa Masakazu, Kawai Katsuo, Nakao Kenichiro (planned)
■Limited to the first 80 pepople to register.
■Admission is free.
■Register by sending your name, work/school affiliation, telephone & E-mail to CCC.
■Facilitator: Omori Hisami (CCC curator)
*Changes may be made to schedule and content.
(Language: Japanese)

Click here to register.

Exhibit-related Event 2
Opening Reception

■When: 2009 September 18 (fri.) 20:00–21:00
■Where: the center for creative communications; Shizuoka, Japan
■Attending Artists: Shiriagari Kotobuki, Tanaka Katsuki, Amahisa Masakazu, Kawai Katsuo, Nakao Kenichiro (planned)
■Admission is 500 yen. (Pre-registeration; anyone welcome)
■Register by sending your name, work/school affiliation, telephone & E-mail to CCC.

Click here to register.

Exhibit-related Event 3
CCC Kids Manga Workshop“Manga-no-Moto”

Workshops that go beyond teaching how to draw to bring out the heart of manga which is a good imagination. This summer, learn from professional manga artists and create some great memories in manga.

■Message from the Manga Artists

□Shiriagari Kotobuki
This summer vacation let’s have some fun together! For manga it is very important to love fun/interesting things. And there is always something interesting to be found in our daily lives . Come join us in the search for the heart of manga – fun!

□Amahisa Masakazu
Do you love manga? Reading manga is fun but drawing manga is even better! What, you don’t know how to begin? Don’t worry, there are no limits to drawing manga. Come join us and try your hand at your own original manga! We are here to help!

*Works created in these workshops are planned to be used in the “Manga Boy Dovai” Exhibit also.

■2009 August 21 (fri.)
Shiriagari Kotobuki’s Classroom
“Try Manga” & “Graffiti on Desks”
●Class A / 10:00–12:00
●Class B / 13:00–15:00Morning class only.

Amahisa Masakazu’s Classroom
“Original Manga Cover Art” & “Manga Calligraphy”
●Class C / 10:00–12:00
●Class D / 13:00–15:00Morning class only.

*Kawai Katsuo will be the assistant teacher for both.

[Other Details]　
■Teachers: Shiriagari Kotobuki, Amahisa Masakazu, Kawai Katsuo
■Where: the center for creative communications; Shizuoka, Japan
■Limited to the first 20 people per class to register.
●Class A, C & D are for 4th–6th year elementary ages
●Class B is for junior high ages only
■Need to bring: colored pencils, sign pen, calligraphy set.
Also feel free to bring your original manga you want to show.
■Admission is 500 yen for supplies.
■Register by sending which class you want, your name, school & year, telephone & E-mail to CCC.
■Contact:the center for creative communications (CCC)
4-16 Ote-machi, Aoi-ku; Shizuoka City 420-0853 JAPAN
Tel: 054-205-4750
*Changes may be made to schedule and content.
(Language: Japanese)

Click here to register.

Particpating Artists’ Profiles

しりあがり寿　Shiriagari Kotobuki
Born in 1958 in Shizuoka. After graduating in 1981 from Tama Art University he joined Kirin Brewery Company working on package design and advertising. Debuted as a manga artist in 1985 with the manga book “Ereki no Haru” and became known for a new style of parody-centered gag manga. After going independent in 1994, Shiriagari released many fantastical and literary works as well as adventuring into moving image, game, art and other fields. He has won awards including the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award in 2001.
http://www.saruhage.com/

タナカカツキ　Tatsuki Tanaka
Born in 1966 in Osaka. Graduated from Kyoto Seika University with a degree in Visual Design and debuted as a manga artist in 1985 while still in school. After graduation he was the head of a theater group and broadcast writer. He began doing moving image work with the full CG animation “Kaeru Man” in 1994 as well as participating in the art exhibit “Roppongi Closing” at Mori Art Museum in 2004. Manga works include “Baka Drill” (with Amahisa Masakazu) and “Osu, Tonko-chan!”. Videos include “SUNDAY” and “ALTOVISION”.
http://www.kaerucafe.com/ka2ki/

天久聖一　Masakazu Amahisa
Born in 1968 in Kagawa Prefecture. After working as a guard at the Kobe Detention Center, he debuted in 1989 in Punch Zaurus. He cowrote with Tanaka Katuski the subculture hit “Baka Drill” in 1994 and since then has released several books and is popular for his absurdely outragous style. Besides manga he is also active as an animator, creating videos for Denki Groove and Yurayura Teikoku, playwrite, author and movie director.
http://bakadrill.com/pc/

河井克夫　Katsuo Kawai
Born in 1969 in Aichi Prefecture. Debuted in Garo magazine in 1995 with a signature dark, uneasy gag style. Since then his work has appeared in a variety of publications, both major & minor. Manga works include “Onna no Ikikata Series”, “Nihon no Jitsuwa” and many others. He has also done numeroue collaboration works as well as venture into movies, theater, music and web animation.
http://kawaika.exblog.jp/

長尾謙一郎 Kenjiro Nagao
Born in 1972 in Aichi Prefecture. Debuted in Big Comic Spirit in 1995. “Oshare Techo” was a serial work in Young Sunday from 1999 and his “Galaxy Ginza” was in Big Comic Spirit from 2007 to 2009. He was also wrote the screenplay for the 8th story in movie “Ten Nights of Dreams”. “Galaxy Ginza” was chosen as judges recommendation in the Bunka Media Arts Awards in 2008.
http://ameblo.jp/theken16/

Leaflet / PDF (JP)

Leaflet (Workshop) / PDF (JP)

Press Release / PDF (EN)